Organizations that are the most successful in supporting individuals in the community have the organization community connections, systems, resources, and organizational knowledge in place. Staff at theses organizations understand the core values, and know that all of there activities are focused on the overall goal of providing people with the opportunities to get connected to his or her community.
In our work, we have identified 6 key domains for change that organizations should consider when examining their organizations commitment to building an inclusive community. These domains include:
- Values
- Leadership
- Organizational Social Capital
- Monitoring & Evaluation
- Advocacy
- Programs
Check out this organizational self-assessment to learn what type of community your organization is creating.